2 Corinthians 11:16-21

16Again I say, don’t think that I am a fool to talk like this. But even if you do, listen to me, as you would to a foolish person, while I also boast a little.

17Such boasting is not from the Lord, but I am acting like a fool.

18And since others boast about their human achievements, I will, too.

19After all, you think you are so wise, but you enjoy putting up with fools!

20You put up with it when someone enslaves you, takes everything you have, takes advantage of you, takes control of everything, and slaps you in the face.

21I’m ashamed to say that we’ve been too “weak” to do that! But whatever they dare to boast about—I’m talking like a fool again—I dare to boast about it, too.